Medical Interpreter (Certified) - PT - American Sign Language Job at Wellstar He

**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Job Summary:**Provide interpreting services in a healthcare setting to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing using American Sign Language in a variety of settings.**Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:**Key Role/Responsibility - Maintain schedule of current hospital caseload and advanced scheduling in medical practices. - Record patient encounters both manually on a written log and electronically in EPIC. Key Role/Responsibility - Work in collaboration with other interpreters to make sure that the inpatient clients are attended to. - Travel to other hospitals or healthcare facilities to interpret for patients. Key Role/Responsibility - Provide interpreter services to the deaf and hearing-impaired client using American Sign Language. - Advocating for clients and patients using the best practices of professional service focused on client satisfaction.**Required Minimum Education:****Bachelor's Degree or higher and 3-5 years interpreting experience in a healthcare setting,** or**Bachelor's Degree with a focus in American Sign Language/English interpretation,** or**Graduate from an accredited Interpreter Training Program and In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 15+ years' experience in sign language interpretation Required****Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):**National Interpreter Cert 1.00 Upon Hire Required**Additional Licenses and Certifications:**Must be a Certified member of the Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) through the completion of the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Upon Hire Required or credentials by the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) or any other RID recognized certification (specific to ASL Interpreters) Upon Hire Required**Required Minimum Experience:**Minimum 3 years of previous experience as an ASL interpreter in a hospital health care setting and ability to work with a wide range of people of diverse cultural/socio-economic backgrounds Required**Required Minimum Skills:**Provide interpreting services in a healthcare setting to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing using American Sign Language in a variety of settings. Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct. Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. Candidate must have a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to members of the Deaf community. Excellent communication skills and a strong medical vocabulary are required. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and interpretation skills. Must work efficiently with minimal supervision. Must have valid Driver License and be willing to travel to different local providers. Candidate must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule.Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.### More Than A Career. A Purpose.Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. **Mission, Vision & Values**At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.**OUR MISSION:** To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. **OUR VISION:** Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. **OUR VALUES:**We serve with compassionWe pursue excellenceWe honor every voice**Culture of Excellence**Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr